As stated by us and other oral health sources we respect and admire, every time your brush your teeth you should spend at least 2 minutes doing so. This amount of time ensures that all your teeth and their surfaces receive the proper amount of time and attention while being scrubbed of debris and harmful […]

Hey look, we have all been there. We wake up in the morning and the first person we speak to before being able to brush our teeth snaps their head back in a frantic attempt to get out of the way of our bad breath. The unpleasant smelling oral odour we experience upon rising is […]

When both genders and polled about what they look for in a prospective partner, a nice smile is as popular a choice as any. There is no denying that a confident and radiant smile filled with white teeth can make one appear attractive, clean and healthy. Truth be told, some people regardless of regular brushing, […]

Scientific study has shown that the average person has as many as 50,000 thoughts on a daily basis. Unfortunately for your gums, thoughts about their health and wellness are outnumbered by an incredibly long list of things which may or may not include a Kardashian couple or two. We don’t judge. The only time we […]

Look we get it. Don’t be afraid to admit it. Flossing your teeth isn’t very much fun to do. Like exercising and eating well, we are more likely to talk about it and plan to do it rather than actually doing it. What we hope you realize is that flossing is the most important at […]

Quick question – how much do you actually know about your tongue? We thought so. Beyond the obvious and essential purpose of allowing us to taste our foods via its taste buds, the tongue is a misunderstood and mysterious entity. For instance, did you know that your tongue is absolutely essential to the pronunciation and […]

Although we use them everyday, how much do we really know about treating our toothbrushes the right way? Regardless of the the brand, style, power option and bristle type using a poorly kept toothbrush is bad idea for a variety of reasons. Our teeth rely on regular tooth brushing more than any other form of […]

Alcohol is by and large the most widely consumed drug in our country. For many, the type being served means little so long as it gets the party started. Responsible recreational drinking and college age debauchery are common and in most case perfectly normal. Alcohol use that moves into the realm of abuse has devastating […]

Dental fillings are oral health superheroes. They exist to protect parts of your tooth structure that have been damaged by cavities or external trauma. The filling material used restores and replaces the missing parts of your tooth. In the vast majority of cases the full function and integrity of the tooth is renewed. Many of […]

Quick show of hands – which of you had to do a double take when you read the title of today’s blog post? Could baking soda, the same stuff we use to prevent our fridges from smelling like neglected cucumber really be a secret weapon within our oral health arsenal? The answer it seems is […]

Children don’t always do what’s best for them. This is universally understood. They don’t snack on broccoli and sweet potato or bring their own sunscreen to the beach. For a lot of us even getting them to drink enough water can be a challenge. Nothing trumps water, but when you need them to get their […]